brachylogy

/ˈbrækɪlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

A form of speech in which a statement is made in as few words as possible, often to the point of obscurity.

“The professor’s use of brachylogy in the lecture left many students confused.”

2. noun

A figure of speech that uses few words to convey a lot of meaning, often requiring additional context to understand.

“The poet’s use of brachylogy added complexity to the narrative.”

Synonyms

  • economy of language
  • laconism

Antonyms

  • prolixity
  • verbosity